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Sometimes my heart twitches in my chest for like 5 seconds then goes away. usually when i am sitting or laying down. should i be alarmes?

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Dr. Calvin Weisberger answered

Twitch: No good reason to be alarmed. If its bothersome see your dr. And be checked.

Answered 7/27/2013

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A member asked:

Sometimes my heart twitches in my chest for like 5 seconds then goes away. usually when i am sitting or laying down. should i be alarmes?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Calvin Weisberger answered

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